playground safety
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200,000+ ER visits occur annually for injuries sustained on playgrounds.
Nearly 70% of accidents occur on public playgrounds.
15 child fata
lities
occur from p
layground
equipment ea
ch year.
79% of ALL playground injuries involve
falls.
Children ages 5 to 9 are the most at-risk group.
45% of playground related injuries are
SEVERE.
Fracture
a break or crack in a bone
Dislocation
movement of a bone from its normal location
Concussion
injury that affects the function of the
brain
The following equipment is responsible for the most injuries:
17%22%23% 9%
SlidesSwingsClimbers Monkey Bars
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Always supervise playtime-Kids under 5 should be supervised at all times.
Dress children appropriately for playtime
-loose clothing and drawstrings are hazards.
Choose age-appropriate play equipment
-older and younger children should play in separate areas.
Ensure playground surfaces are safe
-Sand, wood chips, pea gravel and synthetic rubber are best. BLACKTOPS & CONCRETE ARE NOT RECOMMENDED.
Only visit well-maintained playgrounds
-Look out for sharp points or edges in equipment.
Inspection is key-All playground equipment should be inspected and maintained regularly.
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Sources:parknpool.com/blog/2013/10/28/maintaining-a-playground
parknpool.com/blog/2013/09/30/safe-surfaceing-materials-for-playgrounds
parknpool.com./blog/2013/08/12/is-your-playground-safe
www.cdc.gov/HomeandRecreationalSafety/Playground-Injuries
playgroundsafety.org/research/injuries
www.brainline.org/content/2011/04/playground-safety.html
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